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Rock Follies

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Could it really be over 25 years ago when America finally got a taste of The Rock Follies?

Long before CD's and other goodies, Island Records released an imported version of the soundtrack from the Thames television program detailing the adventures and risks of three women out to make it in the world of rock.

This album consists of highly intelligent lyrics, memorable lines and wonderful orchestrations, The Rock Follies still plays as one of the finest blends between a soundtrack and pure British Rock.

Vocals are brilliantly led by Julie Covington who is ably supported by Charlotte Cornwall and Rula Lenska (Yes. That Rula Lenska). The album, even today, not only tells a story about hopes, dreams and aspirations, but with the benefit of CD technology, it reminds us again what real rock music was all about.

BONUS: This album not only contains the original 12 songs from the LP but a bonus track that was on the television show but not the album: War Brides.

A fantastic CD and well worth the wait!

This CD brings back so many memories. I remember watching the TV show religiously when it was originaly on and also when it was repeated. Although I was probably too young at the time (9) to understand the show itself, I still remember all the great music twenty five years later.

We originaly had the sound track on cassette but as we all know these don't last for ever and I was very excited to learn that the soundtrack had been re-released on CD.

On playing the CD for the first time and hearing the songs again for the first time in twenty years I was amazed by two things.

Firstly the fact that it sounded so fantastic. Considering the last time a heard it was twenty years ago on an old 3 in 1 stereo, the sound and quality of the recording was obviously a hugh leap.

Secondly I found that even after all of that time I could still remember all of the lyrics and could sing along to all of the songs (hopefully so no one else could hear), and even knew the order of the songs without refering to the CD cover. This is a great collection of songs sung be some very talented people. All of the song are instantly likeable and highly memorable.

The only thing I can add here is that if you remember the show you will not be disapointed with this CD, and if you don't know the show give it a try.

The rise and fall and sort of rise again of a girl singing group. The music is fantastic: well-composed, beautifully orchestrated, and superbly sung.

The only improvement to "Rock Follies" would be to have more material on the performers, and a more complete story line in the notes.

Together with my wife and young daughters, I spent more than 2 months in London in '76, and this CD brought back many fond memories of that time. The CD has a bit of the ABBA flavor which, in my mind, makes the CD that much more enjoyable.

I couldn't resist buying this. I remember watching the program when staying at my Aunt's for the summer holidays (Mum would never allow me to watch it)and I always loved the songs in the program. I was amazed when I put the CD on and found, that after all these years, I still knew the words to the songs and still enjoy listening to them. I am so glad I bought this and recommend anyone who enjoyed the program to buy it, its a great blast from the past!

I stared. For months.

I found Rock Follies in a bookshop on LP very cheap: i would have never plunged $12.99, but frankly, looking at the 1970s-style sexy performers on the back cover combined with the low price and my secret love for what I thought may be 1970s processed cheese made me bite the worm

So. Do I play this thing? Well, tonight I did


When you think of rock theater, especially in the 70s, it is hardly ever rock. It is usually a show-biz facsimile of rock--which has its own set of charms. And like watching Travolta as Vinny Barbarino., you gotta crack a smile

You can tell Rock Follies is rock theater, but this glossy take on basic boogie and jive is quite the party, and the musicianship is extremely good. I probably won't be taking this out on a regular basis, but for a musicheads guilty pleasure, it is nice to have this in back of the stacks.